Bill Text: NY J01739 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Leyalanny Mata upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Founder's Award by HEARTS Port Washington on February 9, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-01-30 - ADOPTED [J01739 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01739-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1739

BY: Senator MARTINS

        HONORING  Leyalanny  Mata upon the occasion of her
        designation as recipient of the Founder's  Award  by
        HEARTS Port Washington on February 9, 2024

  WHEREAS,  Individuals  who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud  to  honor  Leyalanny
Mata  upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Founder's
Award by HEARTS Port Washington, to be  recognized  at  its  Annual  Red
Party  on  Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Polish American Hall in Port
Washington, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Leyalanny  Mata's  passion  for  the  performing  arts  was
inspired by her daughter, Aurora, who became interested in the arts at a
very early age, immersing her in the world of musical theater; and

  WHEREAS,  A  dedicated mother, Leyalanny Mata never misses a show or
event, and is always looking for new ways to add value  to  the  theater
experiences in the Port Washington community; she found herself focusing
on  how  to best serve the community-at-large and volunteered with local
groups and events including HEARTS PW and PortFest, Harborfest, Curtains
Up and serving as a board member for the annual Port Summer Show; and

  WHEREAS, Truly devoted to her community, Leyalanny Mata  spends  her
time  selling  raffle tickets to benefit theater groups, bringing dinner
to show rehearsals or soliciting raffle prizes, and volunteering to read
with 1st and 2nd grade children; and

  WHEREAS, Having moved to Port Washington six  years  ago,  Leyalanny
Mata  is  a  graduate of Vassar College and NYU School of Public Health;
she is an executive sales professional with deep experience in the areas
of logistics and insurance; and

  WHEREAS,  A  lifelong  entrepreneur,  Leyalanny  Mata  has  launched
several  successful business ventures throughout her career, many with a
philanthropic purpose; most recently, she is executing a  joint  venture
with  her  daughter  Aurora  to bring snacks and smoothies to healthcare
professionals at St. Francis Hospital; and

  WHEREAS, During her free time, Leyalanny Mata indulges in  her  love
of  Dancing  with  the Stars and gives lots of love and attention to the
most recent addition to their family, Chops,  her  charming  and  cuddly
baby pig; and

  WHEREAS,  HEARTS  (Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington) is an
independent, grassroots not-for-profit  501(c)3  community  organization
whose  mission  is to add meaningful value to children's lives and their
community by supporting,  promoting  and  enriching  the  arts  in  Port
Washington and its public schools; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  the  entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Leyalanny Mata has stood constant in
dignity, good grace, and humor; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Leyalanny Mata has  displayed
throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to  honor  and  support  those  individuals  who  have  displayed  their
commitment  to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this  tribute  to
Leyalanny  Mata,  that  future  generations  may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent  deeds,  and  the  respect  and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Leyalanny Mata upon the occasion of her designation  as  recipient
of  the  Founder's  Award by HEARTS Port Washington on February 9, 2024;
and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Leyalanny Mata.